rvSafe brings you a new and exciting podcast focusing on RV road safety. rvSafe is an initiative designed to increase road safety awareness and education specific to the RV industry. The project is funded through the Federal Government’s Road Safety Awareness and Enablers Fund and proudly supported by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA). Join us each week as we dive into a range of important safety topics from weight and weight distribution, to consumer behaviour, to towing and more!
Episode 10: Snr Constable Aleda Day from Tablelands DCPC & Media Unit
For the final episode of season 1, Scott McCrae welcomes Snr Constable Aleda Day from Tablelands DCPC & Media Unit. From her own experience, outside her role as a police officer, Aleda recognised that many RV travellers don't know. Developing a program aimed to enhance RV travel knowledge about Call Points and UHF Radios morphed into something more significant - focusing on weights and more. Join us for our last episode and hear how Aleda's passion is doing good in the world of RV road sa...
29 Sept 2023
Episode 9: Cons Tsobanopoulos from KT Insurance
Join us this week as host Scott McRae talks insurance with Head of Claims at KT Insurance, Con Tsobanopoulos. KT Insurance has over 30 years' experience in the specialist RV insurance. Listen to how the history of RV insurance evolved, and why RV insurers are proactive in spreading awareness on RV road safety. Cons explains why RV road safety is important to KT Insurance, not only in relation to insurance, but because they care about RV travellers. In our second last episode of th...
22 Sept 2023
Episode 8: Danielle Berlin - CARRSQ PhD Student
In this week's episode, we welcome Danielle Berlin, a PhD student, who is studying RV road safety. RV road safety in Australia has lacked research in the past, so the primary goals of this study is to identify factors associated with crashes and near misses and to create an education intervention program on managing and minimising these risks. This week is an interesting take on the issue, so join Scott McRae as he picks Danielle's brain to pieces and discovers the interesting finds of her st...
15 Sept 2023
Episode 7: Stuart Lamont from Caravan Industry Association of Australia
In episode 7, we are joined by the CEO of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA), Stuart Lamont. The CIAA is Australia's peak national body for the caravanning and camping industry. This week, learn about the CIAA and how it contributes to ensuring we have safe RVs on the road. Stuart also discusses the industry as a whole, how it's thriving, and what they see for the future. You won't want to miss this exciting take on RV road safety.
8 Sept 2023
Episode 6: David Koh from Bosch
This week we take a different approach towards RV road safety as host Scott McRae invites David Koh from Bosch to discuss car braking systems. Many may think of your household consumer goods when you see the brand Bosch - but did you know that most of their business is in automotive. Join us as David discusses trailer safety control - a Bosch developed product which provides an increased level of safety to the trailer, towing vehicle and passengers. Incorporating functions such as trailer ant...
31 Aug 2023
Episode 5: John Eggenhuizen from Tow Ed
Join us this week as host Scott McRae is joined by John Eggenhuizen from Tow Ed. Towing is a unique challenge that requires specific skills and techniques, and Tow Ed offers specialised towing courses that are integrated with road safety to ensure that people are aware of the choices they can and should make on our roads. John discusses some of the eye openers for those who have completed his courses, as well as the importance of incorporating road safety knowledge into them. With 50% o...
25 Aug 2023
Episode 4: Cameron Wearing from the Australian Driving Institute
In Episode 4, host Scott McRae and special guest Cameron Wearing, from the Australian Driving Institute, talk driver training. As experienced you may or may not be, driver training courses allow you to understand the importance of driving a vehicle safely, know the hazards and risks associated with driving a vehicle and ensure you have the ability to apply safe driving methods. You'll be interested to learn how many women have made their way to the Australian Driving Institute for lesso...
18 Aug 2023
Episode 3: Rod Hannifey from Truck Right
Not only do caravans and motorhomes and all other RV types share the road with each other, they also share the road with trucks. We can guarantee at some point during your travels you have come across one or two (or way more) on the road. In Episode 3, we are joined by Rod Hannifey from Truck Right to discuss how RV travellers and truck drivers can work together on our roads. Rod has worked in the Road Transport Industry for over 30 years and has seen it all! He joins host Scott McRae to disc...
11 Aug 2023
Episode 2: Pat Callinan from 4x4 Adventures
This week we are joined by a leading industry favourite...the one and only Mr 4x4 himself, Pat Callinan! Join host Scott McRae as we explore a number of topics including vehicle weights and weight distribution, road rules, UHF communication, towing advice and education and so much more! With Pat's experience in the industry, including his long running television series Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures, this highly educational episode will be nothing short of exciting and resourceful.
31 Jul 2023
Episode 1: Dave Lewis from Weightcheck
In our first episode, host Scott McRae talks to Dave Lewis from Weightcheck about the importance of weighing your RV and ensuring it isn't overweight. We dive into Dave's experience, how he started his business, and his passion for minimising overweight RVs on our roads. You might be surprised to learn that weight can add up quickly, and Dave wants you to know how easy managing weight can be
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